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Hi Jade! Thought I'd check out your diary! Very inspiring - can't wait to be fully in the zone again. It normally takes a couple of weeks for me to get into it and I'm on day 4! Arghh! Going to a house warming party today but luckily I'm driving so no tempation to drink and therefore 'less'...

Hi Jade! Thank you so much for taking the time to read and respond! Your post was exactly what I needed to read this morning to perk me up! I feel very motivated at the moment....hope it continues! Xxx

Day 2 - successful! Still feeling very positive about it all - very relieved that I didn't gain all the weight back and that in a couple of weeks time I'll be feeling amazing and looking so much better! xxxx

Three months later! And I have gained a stone back. Feeling postive and looking forward to being back on plan and losing this stone plus another two! We have booked two holidays now....one to Dubai and one to New York, so I have motivation to lose the weight and be feeling great. Still very...

Thank you Jo. Yesterday I was 100% again so feeling a bit more positive again. I'm just so so sad all the time :( But you are right...eating won't help that and as I said to my boyfriend, that's exactly what we need to work on. Our natural instinct in times of grief was to eat :/ well actually...

Sorry to let the team down but I've been off plan.... My beloved beautiful fur baby was run over on Wednesday night and I found him the next morning. I needed to get out the house ....memories of him there are too painful....and so we went out to dinner every night and drank a lot of alcohol...

Thanks everyone! It just goes to show that the first couple of nightmare weeks are worth it! I'm wearing a size 14 dress to work that I couldn't possibly even get on, let alone do up a couple of months back! So it's tight and shows my tummy a bit more than I'd like but I have already had three...

A couple of weeks back I lost 4lbs....then 1lb last week.....now 5lbs this week. It's so bizzare how our bodies work!

5lbs off! Very happy to be 12.2 today! Woo hoo! Now to concentrate on hitting the 11's next week! ;)

Thanks Jo, voice of reason as usual! I will check in tomorrow evening xx

Jo, I couldn't agree more! I did SS 100% for eight weeks previously.....then I had one night 'off' for an awards dinner....then back on 100% and then a week off for my birthday party. I felt amazing and just didn't go back on it properly. And it was such a waste as between the end of November...

I'm looking forward to weigh in tomorrow....it isn't until 7pm so I have the whole day to get through first! I know I've lost weight this week and am feeling great but I still seem to be stuck between size 14 and 16 :( I shall feel happier when I'm properly into size 14 as then I can work...

Definitely reading your diary with interest...especially with regards to moving up the steps! I'm going to italy for three days on 14 June...I could potentially be nearing 11 stone then and I don't want to undo all my hard work :/

I'm still here and 100%!! Just been so busy with work! feeling great! X

So it wasn't a good loss. I lost 1lb. I know, I know - its a lb in the right direction right! Do I think my day off plan was worth only losing a lb? Yes. Yes I do and this is why...... For those not in the picture, my boyfriend used to be my fiance. We are working on our relationship and...

Tomorrow....usually in the evening but I think I'm having it earlier as it's bank holiday. Fingers crossed for a good loss! X

I'm doing a good job today :) Totally back in the zone! One of my favourite things to do is settle down with a nice cup of coffee and read a book....since doing CWP I haven't been drinking my usual cappuccinos or hazelnut lattes but have been having green tea and instant black coffee...

Hello! Had a lovely day! Made loads of sushi and went to the park afterwards to eat it in the sunshine :) it was lovely! I did eat loads more rice than I intended to....but am back on plan 100% today :) I said to my boyfriend.....that's what it's about. Learning to live but still lose...

Thanks Jo! Will check in later xx

You aren't a freak! You have done so well!! And you will continue to do well so please don't be disheartened! I'll have none of that defeatist talk on my wall please!!! haha! Well, today is my sushi class so may be a tough one...I have had one shake so far and will probably have another one...

I felt like that but I kept going and it was so worth it! Nearing the end of week 5 and I'm 20lbs down. The key is to distract yourself! I also like to try on smaller clothes and see how close I am to fitting into then! Sometimes that's a bit demotivating at the time but great a week later...

Just checking in!!! I have been on plan...had one SS + day but the rest has been 100% although I don't think I'm drinking enough water so need to up that! I am due on my period in a couple of days so may be retaining some water also. Feeling good but a bit impatient that I'm not moving down the...

Day 31 for me! Gosh! Susan I have gained it all back and plus some!! So despite losing 1.5 stone so far I still have 2.5 to go :( That'll teach me for jumping off the wagon instead of slowly easing myself off ;)

Jo you are so strong and motivated I'm confident you'll be fine! But I do know what you mean.....I am concerned about my trip to London on Saturday and my sushi class! I am very determined but it's going to be taking me out of the routine I have become accustomed to over the last month and...

Hi Susan! I'm back as well! I found it so hard to get back into it...a year and a half in fact! But I'm 20lbs down and just starting week 5! Woo hoo! You can do this!

I'm doing good hun....just starting week 5! Have lost 20lbs so far and back in the zone! What about you?

Sorry to hijack but....FRAN!!!!!!! Hiya luv! (said in swansea accent!). Do you remember me from before?!

Absolutely! I tell you what is quite interesting....first time around I was on SS 100%. No chicken or SS+ meals AT ALL and I had lost 21lbs by now. This time, I have allowed myself chicken breast and spinach three times a week in the evening and I have lost 20lbs. So it really hasn't made...

I am really pleased Jo. Its a bit of added motivation which I really needed whilst I'm feeling a bit crappy! I'm the lowest weight I've been since October last year (when I was 12.9 for a week before going back up to 13 stone!)

I am! Don't quite know how that happened.....just goes to show eh! Stick to plan and the results will speak for themselves!

I lost 4lbs!! Which brings me to 20lbs in four weeks!! That's very very nearly a stone and a half in just shy of one month! I tell you what - makes the hell of the first week totally worth it ;)

I lost 4lbs!!!! What a shock! So so pleased and motivated....especially as my cold is making me feel really rubbish! Woo hoo!!

I'm properly bunged up and feeling crappy with my cold! About to weigh in though so fingers crossed it'll be alright! x

Hi Jo, just commented on your diary! I'm ok - just gutted that I'm feeling poorly! Especially as its a cold as its making me want to eat! As I said in your diary, I'm having chicken breast and spinach tonight so will have that to look forward to! It'll motiviate me to definitely not cheat...

You are so right Jo......I did this plan before and lost a lot a weight. I've gained it back and it's taken me nearly two years to sort my ass out and try again. But instead of trying to figure out where I went wrong before, I keep comparing this time to my results last time! And it isn't...

I am poorly :( have a horrible cold. I have a sore throat and have been using a throat spray but haven't had any medicine or throat sweets at all. Trying to avoid that if I can! Went on scales and looks like I've lost a measly 1lb!!! I get weighed tomorrow and will be massively disappointed if...

I feel a bit frumpy to be honest....but that's motivating me to stick to this even more! My colleagues have had a bad cold recently and I'm getting a sore throat....really hope I've not caught it :/ hate being ill :(

Well they are a little tight but I'm rocking the black jeans! Don't feel like im looking amazing but better than last month! X

Yeah mine was dry stuff...I forgot to pee on stick this morning so not sure if I was knocked out of ketosis!? The headache didn't last that long so that would indicate that it wasn't a ketosis induced headache?! I'm feeling good today. Although little bit worried as I haven't been to the...

Ooh we commented at the same time Jo! Yep, have been strong all day! Woo hoo!

Thanks ladies! I didn't have any rice! Literally just a few bits of chicken tikka! No sauce or anything so I wouldn't have thought it would knock me out if ketosis.... I do have some ketosis sticks somewhere! Will use one tomorrow morning and report back!

I'm flagging girls!!!! Feeling bloated and fat :( I had some Chicken tikka a couple of nights ago and I don't know if it's thrown me out of ketosis but I have a horrible headache today :( Right. 1 litre and 1 shake down. Let's do this.

That sounds terrible...hope you are feeling better now? Xxx

As someone who has also done this in 2012 ( although I gained it all back :/) I think it's really important to look at my relationship with food and why I make the choices I do....I remember saying this before, and being so chuffed to lose the weight and get the compliments...so why did I allow...

Totally agree....I definitely don't feel hungry or need food now....in fact I'm addicted to the cookery shows on tv at the mo! I have had chicken breast a few times but that's mainly due to my boyfriend....he is sole source too but his work is physically demanding and sometimes he gets...

Thought I'd resurrect this thread that I started a couple of years ago! I don't think it was on my original list but; - Lose weight so I don't have to spend another summer with chaffing thighs and red soreness under my massive boobies!

Ooh Stacey, I'm not sure if jeans fitting better can be your mind playing tricks on you - sounds like the plan is working! I love it when my clothes are looser -and to be honest thats what makes it more real for me. I can tell people at work that I've lost a stone and they think its great but...

Hey Em I've had a good weekend - totally got out of my routine though. At work I have a litre bottle which I fill up at least three times and have my two shakes spreadout....due to the bank holiday weekend its been a bit more difficult but I have stayed on plan. The boredom sometimes sets in...

Thanks girls! Welcome Adora! Gosh, although I'm impatient I can't believe I'm starting week 4 today! You'll feel the same in no time as well. I'm day 22 and despite having a few SS+ days (Chicken and spinach!) I have still managed to lose 16lbs in just three weeks. I have gone from squeezing...

Its 16lbs in three weeks, which is good. Was just a bit disappointed earlier! I think I was feeling quite bloated and rubbish.....really wanted to be comfortably in the 12's and feel like I've 'just' made it..... but it is a loss and not to be sniffed at. I'm just still impatient to be in...

3lbs off - is it bad that I'm disappointed?!

I just did my measurements and am a couple of inches smaller on my hips, waist and chest! It was quite difficult to do myself so I'll get my CWP consultant to do it for me on Monday :) I knew my dresses were feeling looser but I really can't wait to lose a bit more off my belly!! I have a bit...

Wow! Loving the pics! What weight are you now? I know you said size 16 but you look loads smaller than that in that last pic!!!

Wow!!!!!!! Your pics are soooo inspirational! Great stuff! I lost 4 lbs last week! Next weigh in is Monday and I'm hoping to be in the 12s :) it has gone quickly but I'm still impatient. I'm spending Easter weekend by myself....is a little sad but at least there's no temptation!

Hey Em, I've just your diary from the beginning! So pleased you are still on it and so motivated - very inspirational! I started in Oct 2012 and lost three stone.....didnt go through the steps properly and ended up gaining it all back! Tried to restart a few times but only halfheartedly...

Oh hun I'm so sorry :( This is in no way the same situation at all but I just wanted to share my epxerience with you......... When it was nearing my 30th birthday party I was really in the zone and decided that I wouldn't come off plan for my birthday and wouldn't drink......my consultant and...

I took some measurements back in Jan when I was going to start the diet but then failed after 2 days! I have lost....basically I was 13.1 at last weigh in and today I was 12.11 on the scales BUT that was in my underwear before drinking all my water etc so I assume that I would be about 12.13/13...

Sounds like you're doing a great job! It is hard isn't it? My CWP consultant said once I was past day 5 she thought I would be fine.......I'm day 20 today!!!! It has gone so quickly and I don't get hungry at all now. Having said that I am impatient for fitting into smaller clothes!!

Oh gosh I really hope it goes well for you on Tuesday! Some of my motivation yesterday has dwindled slightly today....and the reason for this? I WENT ON THE BLOODY SCALES!!!! Feeling dejected because I haven't cheated - I've had two SS+ days with chicken which should have been fine but now I'm...

Day 19!!! It has zoomed by! I have been checking in on my iphone as I've been working long hours at work but now can finally write a long, proper post! One of my colleagues is now on annual leave until 28 April and she said she can't wait to see how different I look when she gets back. I...

Yes I will! I did try on some clothes a couple if days ago but they still didn't fit which got me a bit down, but I am only on week 3 and so much further ahead than I would have been on any other diet. Plus I'm 13lbs lighter than 17 days ago which is amazing. We are going well! This weekend...

Ooh yes....well done! The first week is the hardest! My colleagues are very supportive which is lovely. They can see I've lost weight already....due to Easter they won't see me now until next Tuesday so I'm hoping they'll notice a difference having not seen me for 4 whole days! X

How we doing? I'm starting to get positive comments at work...I love it! It's so motivating. Roll on the next few weeks and I'll be feeling great! Xx

Hi Jo! Yes I can't wait! Can't believe I'm beginning week three now.....seemed like it was going to take ages but it's gone so quickly already ! x

It's very motivating! My size 16 clothes are fitting comfortably and I'm hoping it won't be long until I'm in my size 14s!!! The last Friday of every month we have a dress down day and the last one was horrible. Everyone always looks cute and I looked so big and horrid in my jeans and too...

Thank you! I'm 13.1 now and will definitely be in the twelves next week! Can't wait!!!! Xxxx

4lbs off girls! That's nearly a stone in two weeks! Woo hoo!!

So....second weigh in tonight! Will report back here later! Have had two SS+ days so hopefully will still see good results!! X

Stacey we are all here for you!!! I was so miserable just 11 days ok.... Feeling a lot better already! Tell us a bit about yourself.....

You know what is so strange Kat....it should make more sense for me to want to make an effort with my appearance when I'm bigger shouldn't it?! Trying to make the most of what I have....but I really don't make an effort then! When I'm feeling slimmer and better I start doing my nails, make sure...

That's a good plan re looking after your skin better....just 11 days in and I'm already getting positive comments re my skin so I'm up for improving even more! I'm still impatient, but soon enough I'll have done 14 days and that's gone quick so hopefully the next 14 will go just as quick and...

I'm feeling very impatient tonight! Wish it were this time next month....can't wait to be feeling that amazing!!!

Hello! I'm still here! Day 10! Just been manic at work! I'm starting to feel a bit thinner! My clothes are fitting better. Still impatient to get into the size 14s though! Xx

9lbs down!!! Very happy with that for my first week :) x

I'm at work at the moment and really Looking forward to my first weigh in! Hopefully it'll motivate me even more and I'll have a cheat free second week! Not weighing til 7pm ladies so you'll have to be patient!

Hi Ellie. Yes really excited for tomorrow! I've come on my period a week early which is a little disappointing as I feel quite bloated now and will be retaining water :( Can't be helped I guess ... This diet does strange things to our system! But other than that, feeling good and positive!

Great stuff!

Well, I broke up with my fiance last year but we are trying again and he is doing it with me! Which is massively important and I have his support and we can encourage each other. We don't have any children so I literally don't have to prepare any food! I am 5'2'' so ideally need to lose 5...

Hi Ellie! Whilst trying to distract myself I've spent the last hour reading your diary and it is very inspiring! I did this diet before, in 2012 and although I'm only 6 days in this time your diary has reminded me how quickly it goes, even when it feels like its dragging at the time! I'm...

Hi Charmed! Welcome! I know, its been so tough to restart and i've not got this far since the first time I did it. On the postive side, I will be a week ahead of you so hopefully will be able to help you if you have any questions. In fact, I have my first weigh in on Monday! I think it'll be...

Wow. You gave been through so much Kat......I have so much more to say but am typing on my iPad and im rubbish at writing on here!!! Will be on laptop later and will give your post the proper response it deserves then xxx

Wow Amanda that's great!!!! Well I'm on day 6! My clothes are feeling looser already! Unfortunately I still seem to have my tummy bug.....which has been really annoying and worrying as I haven't really kept any liquid 'in' if that isn't too much info?! My consultant was a bit concerned so...

Thanks Poko! I am having a black coffee now as I have a massive headache and not sure if its related to bug or CWP? I'm on day 3......still got one more shake to go. Its hard forcing it down! I've actually just been in our kitchen and chucked away some food that we won't eat (not loads...

Hi ladies. I'm off work sick today - not related to CWP I hasten to add, my colleagues have been off with this bug and it seems I've picked it up now :/ On the plus side it should help me loose a few extra pounds! I have been trying to have my shakes today though as I know I need the nutrients...

Hi Katsparkle and Amanda! Very pleased to have you reading my diary and helping me! Day 2 nearly over and we all know that the worst is still to come......!!! The times I have tried to 'restart' I have always failed before completing 2 days so hopefully this is a more positive sign of times to...

I think I did 8 weeks SS and then introduced a few bits of protein. Day 2!! I'm drinking loads of water and green tea ! At work so will write more later. X

Hi Poko! Just checking out your diary! In my experience its much better to have a hard boiled egg or bit of chicken than giving in entirely. My CWP consultant has said to have a SS+ meal if I need too although I'm determined to do this hard core ;) That reminds me.......your consultant. It...

Hi Poko! I can't wait to be on day 13! I feels like it goes slowly but I remember last time, after 11 weeks thinking how quick it had gone! I imagine I'll be on here loads for support and looking forward to getting to know everyone!

Hello all! I'm Nicki and I have previously been both mega successful AND completely unsuccessful at CWP. I think I owed my success to my diary and the massive support I found on here so hoping this is final time lucky. Background: in september 2012 I was feeling so fat and frumpy. I was...

Hello....I was very successful on CWP back in Sept-Nov 2012......I've not done well since then and tried to restart so many times. I am really feeling motivated at the moment and thought I'd check out this forum again! I just wanted to say that I lost 2 stone 1 lbs in 6 weeks when I did it...

I lost 11lbs girls! So happy!

So.....drumroll please! I lost 11 lbs!

How you getting on Anji?xx

I know! I just wrote the same thing on my diary thread! Haha! Lovely to see you here (you know what I mean!) all the oldies seem to have gone?! I hope they are all skinny and maintaining! But there's new fabulous people to get to know! My birthday party was fantastic! I wore my size 12 dress...

Laura I just responded on your other thread! Of course I remember you! Thank you for your kind words...... All of you......I am so determined and have been 100% since I started on Tuesday. My ex has left beers in the fridge but I'm ignoring them and sticking to my water :)

Welcome back Laura!!!!! How odd.....we were both here together last year and I restarted it on Tuesday!!!!!!!! Congratulations on the baby....lovely news! I've gained it all back laura....so disappointed in myself :( but figured I needed to just get back on it. My fiancé broke up with me and...

Thanks Moorewillpower......I think the thing I am actually most proud of (and relieved about?) is That I havent touched a drop of alcohol in 5 days! And I don't even want it! From someone who hadn't gone a day without alcohol for about 4/5 months that is a massive accomplishment :)

So....day 5! I am so confident about doing this now. Last time my worse day was something like day 14! So I know I'm not through the worst yet. I'm living in the same house as my ex at the moment....we own it jointly and I'm in the spare room. Difficult situation as I need to move out (viewing...

Well done! Makes it all worth it right? I have my first weigh in on Monday....looking forward to it!

Thanks all! I have lost weight already.....but during the space of 13 hours (during which I was 100%) I managed to gain 0.3 kg....I have lost weight overall though so feeling good!

Hello all! I did that thing I'm regretting already.....went on the scales this morning......and this evening! And am gutted that I gained 0.3 kg! So stupid of me! I need to keep off the scales until my weigh in on Monday! The couple of times I've tried to restart Cambridge I've not lasted a...

Ooh I don't want to step on anyones toes but I promise I am really really motivated and will help support you all! I know that probably sounds nuts as I have put the weight back on but please feel free to look at my previous threads and pics! I am back in that frame of mind at last! The...

Honk! Second day in a row!

Day 2! Nearly over! Just having my last shake of the day and then it's water for the rest of the evening. What do you guys do to 'avoid' eating? Read a book? Have a bath? x

Can I join?! I am on day 1 but would love to get to goal by xmas! This is my second time.......the first time I was losing for my 30 birthday party and I lost 3 stone! (Hayley - really similar to you!). This time I am just doing it for me as I am sick of feeling like this again.... I have 3...

Ok, this is my second time doing CWP as I undid all of last years hard work.....I also previously started a thread similar to this...... I'm on day 1 and am already hungry but determined not to cave so I thought it would be a good idea to have a thread where we can remind ourselves why we are...

Nearly through day 1! Work kept me busy so I wasn't tempted to eat during the day and I was worried about this evening. Actually feeling a bit low about things tonight so don't have much of an appetite so it's quite easy to just have a shake! Can't wait to feel/look better!!

Thank you ladies! Feeling more positive already! I'm in Woking at the mo, although thats the house I own with my ex so will be moving out shortly once we sort the finances out.x

Yeah I am using the pics as my inspiration this time! I have done it once and can certainly do it again!

Thanks Jen...you are completely right I know. I think I'm in the place where I just want him back...don't think anyone else would want me etc etc. But by the time I am 3 stone lighter more time will have passed and I'm I'll be feeling very differently.x

Just read this whole diary and it is just the inspiration I needed for my restart tomorrow! I lost 3 stone last year and was feeling amazing.....have put it all back on in the last 10 months. I broke up from my fiance and haven't dealt with it very well. Been eating and drinking far far too...

Well, here we are again. On the 6 September 2012 I started the CWP and by 26 November had lost just over 3 stone. I was feeling fabulous for my 30 birthday....then came Christmas, trips to Wales, Prague and Finland and by January I had gained a few pounds......I didn't ever properly go back on...

Thanks book worm! Day 2.......just keep picturing myself in my wedding dress/bikini on the beach! Its working as motivation!

I'm going to try and wait until 7pm to have my final shake too. OH is away for the night now so I am watching crap tv (that he hates!) and may have a bath and relax, ready for work tomorrow. Met a friend for coffee this afternoon and she is really supportive of me doing this and gaining my...

Good tip! I've not had nearly enough water today so am trying to chug it back this evening!

I have about 3 and half stone to lose......I remember from last time how quickly it seemed to go after the first two weeks but I'm desperate for the time to go and to be in ketosis already :( I'm so impatient! Trying to get OH to book hols to Dubai in Oct as an incentive to lose the weight!

Ooh I'm going to enjoy this diary I can tell! Some similarities to my story - I don't have children but I can totally relate to the 'fat problem' on top of all other problems! I find that when I'm thinner and happier I am happier with my fiance and friends....less likely to nag! I've done this...

So.....I started a diary last September and it really helped me. Since April I have been attempting (and failing) to restart CWP and now I have a renewed motivation and have decided to start a new diary. A proper new start! Last time I was losing weight for my birthday party in November and it...

Book -worm!! I'm back! But in the last 8 months I have gained 2 stone back :( Very motivated and back on the journey! So sorry about your rabbit.....how is she now?

Hello ladies! I'm on day 1....on my lunch break and sipping a banana shake! Had black coffee today and haven't been doing well with my water yet...Will have to up that! Feeling positive.....but then, it is only day 1!! I'm excited to get myself back into smaller clothes and generally feeling...

Thank you! I just started a new job so determined to do it this time and get myself feeling amazing again! From experience it will take a couple of weeks for me to notice a difference but the sooner I start the sooner I will feel better about myself!

I don't know if I'll be much use.....I keep half heartedly starting it and then coming off for an event or weekend away etc and then suddenly realising I've been off it for a month! I have gained loads back since November and I'm determined to do it again but finding it sooooo tough :( Maybe we...

Hey LeaV -sounds similar to me - I turned 30 last November and lost 3 stone on CWP for my party. Since then I have gained 1 stone 8lbs back so I'm back here for another go. Yesterday was my first day also so day 2 for me! I am feeling quite positive today as well! I hate how I look at the...

Hmm.......I am the same and have been thinking about this also. I remember a lady wrote on here once, saying the plan wasn't for her because it made her look at food as a reward and she didn't think that was right. For me, the opposite was true! The diet made me realise how little we need to...

Wow well done!

Thanks enlightenme2! I have been writing a bit on my diary and a couple of other threads but it all seemed a bit quiet so I'm pleased to have found this thread! I think it may save me! Before, when the temptation is there to stuff my face this forum and other peoples stories just helped me so...

Thanks Jillybeans! Yes I completely agree-when I was 100% SS I was fine! It was when I tried to combine food that it all went wrong :( I just don't want to go the wrong way again. I was thinking that I can make the right food choices for those couple of days.......I would love to lose 7lbs or...

Yay an active thread for me to join!! <pushes in> I'm Nikie - I started my journey on 6th September last year and by my 30th birthday in November had lost 3 stone. You may have read my diary and seen my pics on the inspirational thread. Was feeling great and loving the compliments! Then my...

I have been addicted to this forum all day! Just re-reading my diary and everyone elses.......its amazing because I feel massive at the moment, compared to what I got to, but from reading my diary I was chuffed to bits to get to 12 stone 7lbs! I have a couple of weeks before I'm taking OH away...

Hello! Isn't it lovely when you weigh less than you think!? I'm a returner - I lost nearly 3 stone before but have gained 1 stone 8lbs back, just from falling back into old habits. I was feeling so amazing and now I feel bloated and puffy again. My clothes that had got too big are now...

Thank you ladies! Had a good weekend in terms of low carbs........officially back on it today so let's so this! Have had a banana shake this morning and am on my second cup of black coffee. Going to have another shake at about 2pm ish! Before I decided to go back on plan I bought a load of...

Hi Niny.....I'm just restarting also......lost nearly three stone and have gained 1 stone 8 lbs back by completely coming off plan and eating dinners ot/takeaways etc. I've been doing some thinking about it all as I obviously don't want the same to happen again. I realised that I lost nearly...

Thank you so much for the support already ladies! I re read this diary last night and am so determined to do this.....I know it won't take long to loose the first stone and then I'll be loads happier and well on the way to getting to my goal! Will respond properly later as on iPad at the moment...

Thanks Sarahbr! I'm just catching up on all the diaries etc that I have missed and getting to know the 'newbies'!! Truely inspirational stuff and making me feel loads more motivated!

So disappointed to have updated my stats from 10 stone 10lbs to 12 stone 4lbs. I was so proud to be in the 10's :( Ok. let's do this. I don't think I can go full SS until Monday but I am going to do SS+ from now until then. Won't take long to be back in the 11s and then back to the 10s...

Ok........it's taken some courage but I am here again, with my tail between my legs.................. After a fab latter half of 2012 and feeling great for my birthday and trip to Prague, I have undone about half of my hard work......thankfully not all! I have not been able to commit to CWP...

Well done on your 5lb loss! Great stuff! I have just been to see CDC and picked up enough packs to last me until weigh in on Wednesday -so no excuses!

Stmw87.....I have gained because I didn't come off the plan properly and do maintenance as it was only supposed to be a week off.....over the last month I have been on a holiday to Wales, Prague and Finland and I ate/drank what I wanted every time. Also had a fair few dinners out and a few...

So sorry to hear of your sad news x

Thanks Jelliebabe! I am on day four now and really motivated again! I think the problem after my party was that the 'motivation' wasn't there anymore.....in that the big event was over and there wasnt the rush to get the last stone off. So it was easy to be distracted by Xmas parties and drinks...

Such a rubbish pic but it's the only one of me on my phone from my birthday party! At least you can see my lovely dress! Think I was drunk already!

I think this thread has moved on a bit further now, but I lost 42lbs in 11 weeks! Then have taken a long break (just over a month!) and have restarted...on day 3 now. Not weighing in until Wednesday and hope to have only put on a few pounds so I can get it off within a couple of weeks and then...

I've just restarted after a break -so I'm on day 3 too. Starting to get the headaches and feeling snappy so I guess I'm going to be in ketosis sooner rather than later! Glad it's the weekend now, so I can veg on these next two days to get through to the other side! Haha! I really need to up...

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Hello Sczoo90! Lovely to see a fresh new diary for me to get my teeth into.....I started 6th September and the aim was to lose weight for my birthday in November. I had lost 42lbs by my last weigh in, which was about the 23rd November. So now I am back! I am back on day three and already...

So sorry you've have to experience this....it's a massive step to decide to do CWP and she has just 'ruined' it for you! a lot of us on here have really good consultants, mine is incredibly supportive. The only problem with mine is that shes only a couple of months from giving birth so I need...

Hi Angel......I am returning also. I took a 'break' for my birthday party and as everyone correctly predicted, I found it hard to get into the plan again! But now Xmas and NYE are out the way and I am really motivated again. Can't wait to do this! I restarting on Wednesday (so day three now!)...

Don't worry Tizzy! I'll try and get round to it this weekend! Just having a manic few days at work....including the server being down so I'm currently typing on my iPhone which I hate! Day three back On SS and so far so good.....probably because I haven't had time to eat! I'm getting weighed in...

Hello all! So..its a new year and I'm back where I left off! Almost......about 8lbs heavier than before so not a massive gain over xmas/New Year. Wedding is hopefully 23rd December 2013 so I now have massive motivation to become a beautiful bride! I am back at work now so will report back...

Thanks Rachel! Yep, back for sure and will be here quite a lot over the next few days whilst I go back into ketosis!

Oh Rach! Brilliant news! I'm obviously still catching up and this is exactly what I needed to hear (read?) in order to get back on track! I can't wait to be at goal! Well done you- we all know how hard it is and are proud of you!

Hello ladies! I've just been catching up on everything since I've been gone! I didn't intentionally ditch the forum.....went to Wales and had NO signal and then Prague and had NO internet! Was a lovely few days but needless to say I went off plan more than I had wanted to. Ah well, whats...

I really need to spend tonight catching up on all the gossip on here!!! I have noticed that my trousers (although still size 12) are TIGHT! That's the first sign to do something about it! And after drinking alcohol in some form or another pretty much EVERY day for the last week and a half my...

I'm BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Haha! Straight after party I went to Wales for a few days and had no signal/reception...........then went to Prague and got back last night! Straight into work today with a massive cold and feeling gross but had a lovely time! Just wanted...

I am excited for my party, but have so much to do before it!! I weighed in last night and stayed the same...which I am very happy with considering that I'm not back in ketosis yet! Plus I'm 3 days late for my period so have retained some water from that! I am feeling a bit tired and...

Thanks guys! I was actually looking forward to getting back on the shakes today so that must be a good thing. Of course, I have my party on Saturday so I need to remain focused on the shakes until then! I'm so busy this week finalising plans for it all that I'm sure it won't be a problem!

Well, well, well............ Sooooooo.............this past weekend was the black tie event and perhaps it can be described as a disaster of a weekend?! On the advice of my CDC, OH and I had pasta on Friday night to deliberately take us out of ketosis so we could drink the followng night. It...

Ooh a whole new wardrobe! I popped to the shops on my lunchbreak the other day and went looking for some jumpers for when I go away; seen gorgeous ones in Jack Wills but £89 each....ekkkk! I tried on some jumpers in H&M and I really liked them but I did something I haven't done EVER. I didn't...

I read some of this diary out to my OH yesterday evening. He was amazed that I had so much support from everyone and thought it was really lovely! I read out a bit about my size 16 dress being more comfortable and how I couldn't believe I was 12.7! It seems so long ago now! I'm sat here in a...

Hey Bayboy! I meant to put up pics last weekend but ended up being so busy -buying new, smaller clothes! I will try and get round to it tonight. As of last night I am officially 10.10 so thats 3 stone gone -good time to take an updated photo!!

JulesMcL2110 - 14lbs ( 5 down 9 to go) JC Jazzy - 20lbs (6 down ,6.5 to go) Big2small2happy -20 (9 down 11 to go) xxrebeccaxx - 10lbs ( 0 down 10 to go) Harassed_mother - 14lbs ( 0 down 14 to go Ekr88 - 17lbs (3 down 14 to go) Lily - 14lbs (0 down 14 to go) Loveloveyy - 14ibs ( 0 down 14 to go)...

http://www.minimins.com/cd-weight-loss-diaries/292446-nikis-journey-scruffy-sophisticated.html Rach well done! 3lbs to go! That is so exciting...we are all with you on this!!

Lost another 3lbs! Have officially lost 3 stone!!!!!!

Hi RWroe! Came to catch up on your diary as promised! I think the motivation you have is going to help a lot with this plan; I have been doing so well because I had motivation for an event and generally, people planning for an occasion seem to be more focused. Thats not to say that the...

Hi RWroe! A new diary to read, yay! I love reading other peoples diaries.......thank you so much for commenting! It would be easy to assume that some of us further into our journey may not need the same encouragement as the newbies but to hear that I am motivating other people makes me more...

Hi Ayshaahmad - hope you don't mind me dropping in! Shame that there were no good options for you last night, but don't beat yourself up about it. I really think it speaks volumes that when faced with the chinese you went for the 'good' option rather than blowing the diet. I have had three...

I never even thought of it like that! It's amazing the stuff we notice for other people but not ourselves....... Had a great SS 100% day yesterday and feeling good today! If i lose 3lbs this week and 3lbs next week, I could stilll be 10.7 for my birthday. I am going to be cautious that week...

Good luck and let us know how you got on! Hope you feel better soon.....

Thanks Tizzy - a lot of people in my office have said how tiny I look today, so I guess it's just me being paranoid! I like what you say about being forearmed -it's so true and I guess why I am panicking over a bit of chicken! It's probably a good thing that I 'care' rather than just thinking...

Well done! That is really encouraging!

I have!!! And my OH did as well.....could almost taste the food right?!

I don't think they would :( I have three packs a day and that's £42 a week. I think that's average, but you could phone around some CDC's in your local area and ask them. x

You do look great! How has your life changed since you lost so much weight? (I love hearing about this!)

Susan, thank you so much! I got my dress this weekend and its size 12! I love it and will take plenty of pics at party to put on here! The problem is, I had such a lovely weekend and felt amazing ....so I ate chicken tikka last night. I feel terribly guilty as I didn't really 'need'...

Draw a line underneath and continue!Read some diaries and look at some inspirational pics! Did yoou take before/during pics? I have been and it really spurs me on as I never want to look like how I did again.

Hey Skinnybean!! Good to see you on here!9 days? You'll defo get those 7lbs off no problem! Have you been eating what you want or doing another type of diet plan?

Ok, I posted on my iphone earlier and it was difficult to write properly! Basically, I feel like I have done what I did last time (WW) and now I'm fitting back into size 12 and feeling great, I kinda thought 'One meal won't hurt'. I KNOW that it's ok to have SS+ days, my CDC said I could do...

Ok, so last night I had some chicken tikka. My OH made it and it was lovely. The problem is why I had it and goes against everything I thought I was learning! Basically I was feeling happier with my body and thought it wouldn't hurt and it probably won't....but this morning I am feeling bloated...

Lipsy One Shoulder Sequin Dress - Lipsy I have put link above-I assume we are allowed to do that?! Today I got shoes to go with it from Karen Millen, so I'm almost all set! OH also treated me to a new jacket from Next and I tried on the size 14.....was disappointed that it was tight and the...

Hello Ladies! (and any lurking men!) Well.....drumroll please......I got a size 12 dress for my birthday party today!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love it and I am going to feel like a real princess in it. I was determined to get a size 12 but when I got into Lipsy and saw how tiny they were I was a bit...

Oh thats true! The first weekend I felt rubbish and did nothing but now I find them the hardest as I don't have work to distract me!!!!! I love the weekends because I get to chill out but in a way I can't wait until Monday rolls back around! I find it a good idea to keep distracted - I had a...

Hi Skinny2be!! I had my 9th weigh in on Wednesday and have lost 2 stone 11lbs so far! So, 39lbs altogether!

Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And so you bloody should! Makes it all worth it eh!

Planning on taking some more pics tomorrow! Official weight at weigh in 10.13.

Thank you so much Lizzie and thanks for dropping by! I am still so inspired by the diaries on here and it only felt right that I 'give a little back'!! We were all new here once and I whilst this started as a distraction technique from eating I really do depend on it now! I enjoy reading my...

I really think that I survived the 'going into ketosis' nightmare by starting the plan on a Thursday! Everyone seems to want to start a diet on a Monday (to make it easier to count how long they have been doing it for?!) but because I work in a 9-5.30 during the week in a firm and have weekends...

Oh dear........on the face of it he doesn't sound very supportive BUT I bet he's worried about his mum and (wrongly) taking it out on you. I've been doing this plan for 9 weeks now and my OH told me yesterday that we have been invited out for a chinese tomorrow night for his employees birthday...

Good job Rach! Looking back, these last few weeks have gone so quickly but it really doesn't feel like it at the time! If I lose 3lbs again next week I will hit the 3 stone mark which in 10 weeks would be great. I am hoping for a bigger loss than that actually, as I am upping the water and...

My new Chanel glasses arrived! I love them....I am actually wearing a suit for the first time in about 3 years today! And it's light grey and NOT black! A lot of people in my office have commented how smart I am looking and to me, that is more of a compliment than looking 'sexy' or 'hot' ...

Hi Tizzy! I'm actually going shopping on Saturday for my dress! I'm really excited, which is the first time I have been excited about clothes shopping for a really long time! I think deep down I was hoping to be a size 10 for my party but to be honest a comfortable size 12 is a dream come...

Spookess I'm so pleased you haven't given up! It is tough...for me the results spur me on to continue. The whole point is that you can adapt it to fit with your lifestyle. My OH is at target now and has moved to step 3 to begin maintenance and he is really struggling as he liked the control...

Hey Nazz, I've just had my 9th weigh in and have lost 39lbs so far. Gone from a tight size 16 to a size 12. Doing SS but have had about 4 SS+ days in the 9 weeks. Hope that helps!

Rach I am feeling amazing! EVERYONE has been commenting on how good I look, I have inspired at least two other people to start the diet and I'm back in size 12 clothes! I have been so unhappy at work and now have the confidence to make some positive changes - looks like things are moving...

I am officially a size 12 again! Well, I assume I am as I've been wearing my size 12 clothes for the last few days! I lost 3lbs tonight at weigh in and have got into the 10 stone bracket...just! Am 10 stone 13 lbs. Have had a couple weeks of 'smaller' losses and to be honest, they are both...

JulesMcL2110 - 14lbs ( 0 down 14 to go) JC Jazzy - 20lbs (7.5 down 12,5 to go) Big2small2happy -20 (3 down 17 to go) xxrebecaxx - 10lbs ( 0 down 10 to go) Harassed_mother - 14lbs ( 0 down 14 to go Ekr88 - 17lbs (3 down 14 to go) Lily - 14lbs (0 down 14 to go) Loveloveyy - 14ibs ( 0 down 14 to...

Another 3lbs down this week! I'm into the 10 stones!!!!

Oh I can see the difference from the beginning to now, I just couldn't see much difference from the last set of pics to the 11stone 2lbs ones! Thank you for all your positive comments! It really helps!x

Sorry, should say I am officially 11stone 2lbs at the moment......

What a difference! You must be feeling great - you certainly look it!

P.S Not much difference in my opinion, but I have posted some more pics on my thread taken this morning!

What a difference! I always used to look at before/after pics and think 'I wish I could transform like that' and now we actually are! It's so exciting! My fiance reached goal and has just started step 3. Since reaching goal (week before last) he was on SS+ and dropped 2kg so has been doing...

Hi Bayboy! I don't see much of a difference but here are some from today!

I took some pics but I don't think I look that different.......will post a couple of them shortly. I tried on some of my river island size 10 skinny jeans today and I can actually do the zip up?! This week I have worn a couple of size 12 skirts and today I'm going to wear my size 12 black...

Hi thisisme - I'm niki and am currently on day 59. I have currently lost 2 stone 8lbs. I have done this on SS 100%, except for two ss+ days. I can relate to your post as I am turning 30 at the end of this month and I actually started this plan at the beginning of September in order to lose...

Wow you are so close to goal! Well done you! I'm really not sure re the exercising I'm afraid - someone else will have to advise you there but I can give you my opinion on the black coffee! I have been drinking black coffee since I started this plan (on week 8 now) -not loads, maybe a cup...

Haha! I always say the last time I was size 10 was in my mummy's tummy! Rach; as I have been doing this with my OH and he has reached goal already we have had many many conversations regarding what we do next! He reached goal and then did ss+ for a week -but he lost another 2 kgs! CDC...

Ooh I like your thinking re keeping the largest stuff to compare along the way....I love putting my looser clothes on now to see the difference so thats a great idea! The rest...yes I shall bag up. There isn't a lot of it because if you recall, I actually had more clothes in smaller clothes...

I am wearing another size 12 skirt! Had loads of compliments in the office today which is lovely! I have actually packed my size 16 clothes away as I wore the dress yesterday and realised that it actually made me look bigger than I was and I felt really self conscious in it! I felt scruffy...

Rach I'm so excited for you and very jealous also!!! Can't wait until I have 8lbs to go! I have just read the end of this thread to catch up so I can't recall if we discussed it, but do you know what you are going to do when you reach goal? My OH is at goal and he's on step 3 at the moment.....

Wow! You still SS+?? That's great!

Thanks Jules-I have joined it!

Hey Saladdays! Glad its all going well! I lost 2lbs, so very happy considering I didn't think I'd lost anything! The 10 stone mark is within my grasp and I can't wait to get there....maybe next week?! I am drinking more water this week, I didn't drink so much last week and I do think it...

Hi Angel......yes, Sinead was one of the people who inspired me to follow this diet but I don't recall her posting since I've been doing it -and I started 6th September. I often wonder where people have gone also!

I just came on to start a November challenge so many thanks Jules for doing it! I enjoyed the October challenge too! I'm going to be conservative this month as I won't be on SS for the whole month (due to both my birthday party and getting to 12 weeks on SS and having to move up to step 2 for...

Hi Spot-I weighed a day earlier again and had my weigh in last night! 2lbs off- happy with that! At 11st 2lbs now so aiming to get into the 10s for next week!

Hey done Jules! I lost 2lbs at weigh in last night, bringing my October challenge total loss to 19lbs!! Woo hoo! Marthacol1988 - 19lbs ( 7 down ) Tbag - 8.5lbs (got a weekend away!) 6.5lb off, 2lb to go! Fabulous Clara - 11lbs (7.5 down, 3.5 to go!) Camilan - 12lb (13lbs!) Elliexander -...

Good plan Pudding! So, I weighed in tonight (a day early) and lost 2lbs! I'm very pleased with that, particularly considering my SS+ day last friday! OH is officially 2 kgs under target and is starting on step 3 tomorrow. I'm determined to keep going with my SS and I can't wait to be in his...

Hi Kez, thats lovely to hear! My OH just reached goal and is working through the steps. I have lost 2 st 6 lbs and have 1 st 11lbs left to lose but then I'll be working through the steps when I'm at goal. Would be lovely if you could give some ideas of the meals you had whilst on the various...

It's so hard isn't it? I boredom eat and I eat out of habit. I'm starting to listen to my body, instead of eating for the sake of it. I try and do what I can to avoid getting bored but its a toughie. Every fireworks night, OH and I wrap up and go to local pub for a few beers and a meal. We...

I hadn't read your diary for a while so I started on page 14 to catch up and was so happy to read your last post! That's great stuff! I have just been on my scales and I am the same as last week :( I weigh in tomorrow.........its the first time that's happened to me and it is a bit...

My 'if only' would be 'if only I hadn't allowed myself to get so overweight in the first place!!!' Is that a cop out?!

I have read some interesting points on this forum today. Someone mentioned that this diet didn't give her an opportunity to address food issues and used food as a reward, instead of a source of fuel which is why it wasn't the right diet for her. This really made me think, because I...

Glad to hear it!! Don't feel guilty (easy for me to say eh?!) I think this plan is hard enough without beating ourselves up for having a slip up. I'm weighing in a day early tomorrow and am not expecting a big loss. But I do know (from 7 weeks experience!) that our bodies sometimes work in...

Well done on the 2lbs Surfhunny.. Wow, what a nightmare re the christmas shifts. It's made me realise that I totally take my job for granted <shamefaced> and will appreciate it a lot more this year!

Spot I'm so happy for you! I knew it would be something like that, so thats great news!

Hey Pudding! Loving your updates! I didn't walk to bus the other day as my boss called me up and I had to leave office early and go to his for 4pm. It's so difficult to plan things whilst I'm in this job because he is always asking me to meet him somewhere or drive him to Berkshire (?!)...

Ok, in this situation I think the worse thing you can do is beat yourself up about it and write off the whole week! You need to draw a line under it and move on! In the last 8 weeks I have had two SS+ days and these are the only days that I have had solid food. And they have always been...

It was pretty funny Jelliebabe! The assistant's face was priceless! I think he thought that OH was intentionally wearing big jeans to begin with! I'm not expecting a big loss tomorrow night - like I said, I haven't been having the amount of water that I normally have and I missed a couple of...

Good luck Sarah! Well.......we had the chicken tikka! We had 1 portion of spinach and 1 portion of chicken tikka and shared it between us. I weighed out the food BUT the weights in the booklet for SS+ is for uncooked food and this was obviously cooked so it wasn't exact. I was stuffed after...

So I didn't update my own diary! I lost 5lbs at weigh in last night.....very happy! The good news is that my OH reached goal last night. I'm so happy for him but I realise that things are going to be a little tougher for me now. He is doing SS+ until next weigh in and potentially will be...

Hi Emma! I'm lucky as I like the shakes! I don't mind the soups and porridge but for the last 4 weeks I've just stuck to the shakes. Theres so many flavours; strawberry, banana, cappucino, chocolate, mint choc, vanilla, butterscotch, toffee and walnut, fruits of the forest.....so many! Add...

Thanks Susan! Rach I was so motivated when I read your list. I can relate to a lot of the points and it really spurred me on, on a day when I felt so low. Thank you. It reminded me how far I have come in the last couple of months. I have just under 2 stone still to go and I'm under no...

Wow sounds like you had a proper clear out! It's the opposite for me.....at my biggest I had two dresses and a pair of trousers to wear! Since I've lost weight I can fit back into some of my smaller clothes and I actually feel like I have more choice! Not loads of choice, but more! Those darn...

I have lost 17lbs in October so far so smashed my 14lb target! Very happy! Marthacol1988 - 19lbs ( 7 down ) Tbag - 8.5lbs (got a weekend away!) 5.5lb off, 3lb to go! Fabulous Clara - 11lbs (7.5 down, 3.5 to go!) Camilan - 12lb (13lbs!) Elliexander - 14lbs ;-) CryLittleSister - 28 lbs (11 down...

I lost 5lbs this week! I did expect a big loss as I was on my period last week and my clothes are feeling loads looser this week. I'm very happy!

Lost 5lbs! So happy! xx

Ooh I still love the cavegirl one! It's 'sexier' than the skeleton........and I think you could really pull it off! No being indecisive from me -its 1 vote for the cavegirl outfit!

I'm jealous that you have an office costa!!

Weigh in tonight! I'm excited to see how I've done! Have a bit of a dilemma; This friday OH and I were going to go to his father's birthday and go out for a curry. We already decided that we would have a ss+ day and have chicken tikka and some veg. I was really looking forward to it as it...

At least when we're sleeping we aren't eating ;) Re the curry- this friday OH and I were going to go to his father's birthday and go out for a curry. We already decided that we would have a ss+ day and have chicken tikka and some veg. I was really looking forward to it as it would be 4 weeks...

Skinnybean; I was chatting to my OH the other day and we were both saying its a good thing we aren't at uni doing this because you really do have to live a hermit lifestyle! Luckily for us we can do this for a bit longer! You must do what is best for you -if you can't get into it then find...

I was really hoping you were going to say 'I don't measure anything I just chuck it in a pan full of oil and fry it!'. Because that would be easier to deal with! But it does seem that you are doing exactly what I would do if I were on SS+ and that is both confusing and scary to me. I am...

Thanks Jellibabe-thats interesting re the different sizes! I told my mum I was a size 14 in river island and she said 'that means you're really a 12 then'! Before WW I didn't actually care what weight I was -I just wanted to be a size 10. But now it's all about the scales. Its also easier to...

Big Linz-I'm so sorry to hear that. I didn't post yesterday because I had a terrible day also. Nearly walked out on my job but decided to sit in the office on my own and cry instead. Phoned OH and he said to work the rest of the day and talk about whether I should hand in my notice in the...

Rach, I really needed to read that today. Am having a terrible time at work. Will read better and respond later tonight.x

Morning skinnybean! Glad you are 'on' it today! I have had a crazy morning already-the police just turned up at work because an alarm was going off and I still don't know how to switch it off! And I accidently left ALL my shakes at home! So annoyed with myself!

So I have survived another weekend! OH and I went to the party venue earlier to discuss things and I think it's really going to go quickly now as I have so much to do before it. I tried on some of my size 12 jeans yesterday (river island and new look) and they do up! I wouldn't feel...

This forum is full of ladies and men offering words of support and the benefit of their advice. The weekends are normally a bit quieter on here, but come the working week everyone is back to catch up and report back! The weekends are the toughest time for me as I don't have 'much' to distract...

Hi Spot-sorry you are really depressed about the plan. I have looked in the information my CDC gave me and I actually can't see salmon on the list of food? Are you measuring everything out EXACTLY? Also, how are you cooking it all? Let's try and work out why you might have gained so we can...

Wow well done! I've lost 2 stone 1lb in 6 weeks but 2 stone in 4 weeks....awesome! Good advice re the vanilla shake-thank you for that, as I have gone off the soups as well and love the shakes but now its getting colder having ice cold milkshakes isnt quite so appealing in an evening! So...